Strawberry Tea
Strawberry filled sunny afternoons are best spent in lavender scented silk turtleneck dresses under lilac trees with books that smell of old love stories.
Elizabeth Bennet’s pride and prejudice meets the relaxed and soft silhouette of a Winter Kate dress.
One might say that aesthetics and principles of Regency England are far from those of the 1970s, and that the affinity for floating and romantic fabrics, such as cotton, chiffons, muslin or batiste is the only similarity. Yet both periods show an inclination towards exotic ornamentation, Egyptian and Greek embroideries for the the beginning of the 1800s, and Indian, African, and Tibetan shapes and fabrics for the 70s. (see more on the fashion of the Regency fashion and 1970s fashion) Fur trims are also popular in these two periods, as well as heavy, rich fabrics like velvet and wool, and flowing robes too.
With so many fashion related similarities, it is no wonder that social parallels can also be found. The 70s represent the peak of the feminist movement that began in the 1960s, as The Times asserts: “feminism has transcended the feminist movement. In 1975 the women’s drive penetrated every layer of society, matured beyond ideology to a new status of general–and sometimes unconscious—acceptance.” (source). Sure, Regency England is far from a true feminist revolution, yet it also touches on issues such as women’s role in society, class equality, and marriage.
If in the 70s “most early feminists [...] regarded marriage and family as so burdensome as to approach slavery. Feminism presented the family as a kind of prison, with a working career on the outside as a kind of liberation”(source), Jane Austen surely anticipated the sentiment in Pride and Prejudice: “Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.” (source) And just like one of the major themes of this lovely comedy of manners novel touches on the subject of class and social status, so did a new belief take hold of mid-70s America, “the belief that women are entitled to truly equal social and professional rights has spread far and deep into the country.” (source)
There are, of course, at least as many differences between these two periods, still both have been highly influential on Western society. And as long as they will continue to fire up the imagination of readers, and designers alike these will continue to have a great influence on our lives, and on fashion trends especially.
Which would you prefer: Elizabeth Bennet’ empire waist floor lenght gown, or the bohemian vibe of 70s Stevie Nicks?
Winter Kate Dress
Asos Espadrille Wedges
Eric Javits New York Hat
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lovely bohemian post!!
beautiful pictures. Love your shoes. You are gorgeous. Love Lois xxx
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superbe fotografii!
Amazing mood and pics. i really love your blog. I follow you!!!
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what a beautiful shoot you look classically beautiful!
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oh, so lovely! great mixture
I love winter kate !!
Also those YSL-resembling platforms !!
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Perfect make up! Love the first few shots x
love your eye makeup
pretty dress
love the shoes
the hat pretty pretty
Beautiful and interesting post!!!! Your dress is amazing! I love the soft fabric and the classic feel to it!
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Plami
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the dress is great, so the shoes
such lovely pictures. Only you and your photographer could have woven such magic.
Your blog is like a beautiful coffee table book- oops no strawberry tea table book.
You improve yourself in every post, my dear Ioana, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh pure poetry in pictures.
I adore your dress, your shoes, your eye liner…
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Wonderful! I love the eye makeup, the dress is spectacular with its print and the cut of the sleeves and I love the hat and the overall setting! Putting you on my blogroll!
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Amazing pictures the dress is incredibles..I love Pride and Prejudice and for me..Mrs. Bennet´s empire waist floor lenght gown!
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Andy
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gorgeous photos!
Oh dear, you look more than beautiful
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love the pictures and your amazing outfit! I could read Pride and prejudice a million times
) and I would choose the empire waist line but not the floor lenght 
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ANNA
You are so beautiful , love your hair!
I am thinking about dying my hair red, and now, after seeing you . . . OH MY I WANT IT SO BAD!
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Lovely outfit, especially the shoes!
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Well, I am mostly fascinated by Jane Austen novel’s and that era also..in fashion..simple but so feminine. But these photos are so great! I really love the shoes, they have a very cool heel
Hard one…I think I would go with Stevie Nicks :d . Lovely pics..so serene ♥
Amazing amazing photos! The colors are fantastic and I love your hair!
oh this is just divine. pride and prejudice FTW!
You are pretty amazing! lovely pics!
One of the best books ever made! Lovely photos!
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you are so gorgeous, and so are these photos! Never read Pride and Prejudice though…
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great post! beautiful outfit, love love love the sandals and the atmosphere is sooo romantic!
These photos are gorgeous– as is your outfit. Those shoes are adorable… I love Elizabeth Bennett, mainly because I want to be her. Actually, I want to have Mr. Darcy.
Love how you edited these pictures!So special!
So pretty! Loving your blog
SO beautiful!! I love these pics and the dress is gorgeous!
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P.S. Super pics! You – fab as always
so pretty, I love the style!
lovely photos!!
lovely photos ,dear <3
I don’t think I can really choose between the two. Elizabeth had that romantic style,as you’ve already said, but I’ve got a rather bohemian style. Not only with clothing , but what I do and how I act. Though,mixing them seems the perfect option.
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these pics are so sweet and lovely!!!!
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Omigosh I adore that tea pot and cup set!
i love the shoes… u know why cause i’ve been contemplating getting the real deal the ysl these ones http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/101558 for so long but the price is killing me. i cant justfy spending that much on a pair of sandals. i looked up the asos ones and the price ahhh i loveeeeeee! but then i would be shoe twin with u. plus what i loved about the ysl’s is that they are open heel so i wont risk them being too big which could be a risk with the asos. ahhh so damn beautiful!
Love the photos, you’re adorable!
You look like an old lady! That’s amazing!
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these photos of you are so beautiful and amazing! I love the dress and those shoes are such a fun touch <3
i prefer to bohemian vibe:)
i really love every single picture in this post. you are so gorgeous. adore your style<3
Bohemian for me, and these strawberries, please. And your dress!
awesome pictures!! I really love the style and vision!
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Absolutelly amazing!!! Love this post and love Jane Austen.
These pictures are so lovely!
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I looooooooooove these amazing pictures. you look every bit a lady…sooooo yeah I pretty much think you are officially the cutest person ever.
beautiful photos…your cat is gorgeous.
oh WOW! I’m a huge jane austin nerd, I’m just crazy about this whole post!
thanks so much for stopping by my blog! please come again soon, I love your style & would love it if we could follow each other
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I love the regal look of the pride and Prejudice era, so regal and grandious. however the 70′s bohemian chic was a more free-spirited time a true break out of revolutionary sisters…I adore your dress…love your blog, very interesting. i’m now following, check out my blog and follow if you like…
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Oh, I love your blog!
Your style it’s so cute! I’m following you, no doubt!
Thanks for your comment.
Love,
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WOW! What a treat – I came back to Bucharest to discover so many new wonderful photos and new articles on your blog. I love this outfit – that dress with the hat and the epic sandals looks amazing, I also love the light and color of the photos, truly wonderful. I can’t decide between the two styles, I love them both but right now I’m inclined to wear the second one more – the bohemian vibe of 70s Stevie Nicks. Kisses:)
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thanks so much! I’m following you too <3
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Iti ador parul. Pur si simplu. Imi place atat de mult culoarea ta…
Have a nice afternoon!
Light and peace,
Irina
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I’d definitely go for empire gown for a nice event, preferably in white and bohemian for a casual look.
I love big sleeves like these, they make me feel kind of free
oh wow!
so lovely pics
amazing photos!! i love that u always have a concept!! the shoes and dress are so amazing! x
you look incredibly gorgeous!
amazing pics and I love these shoes!
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what a beautiful pics!!
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WOW! I love love love these pictures, you look so cool!
Amazing hair color
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Your photos are so beautiful, as are you! Why I had not found your blog before I do not know! New follower x
beautiful
))))) amazing 
and love all images 
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Oh my, the pics are so wonderful ! *.*
As a Jane Austen lover, I’ll go for the ethereal elegance of the Regency Fashion.
I truly recommend you the book ‘Fashion in the Times of Jane Austen’ by Sarah Jane Downing… *-* I bought it last summer at the store of the Frick Collection in New York, and it’s just such a great source of info about the era’s fashion, with also a deep analysis of the social and historical context. You look so pretty in that dress, btw!! And I love your kettle… 
Omg.. Omg.. i cant stop saying that so beauty so stunning o O
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utterly perfect!
oooh lala your perfect auburn hair. oh girlll i raaaave your hair and the whole shoot is oh so cute!
I like your shoes!
Kiss
You have such editorial photos!!! and the colours are breath taking!!!! i love it
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Lovely pictures
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Im adding you to my blog roll!! Adore your style…
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